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Fireman's Hall Museum

Address: 147 N. 2nd St., Old City, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
Phone: 215/923-1438
www.gophila.com/culturefiles/museums/firemanshall

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Old City

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.4/5

Fodor's Review:

Housed in an authentic 1876 firehouse, this museum traces the history of fire fighting, from the volunteer company founded in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin in 1736 to the professional departments of the 20th century. The collection includes early hand- and horse-drawn fire engines, such as an 1815 hand pumper and a 1907 three-horse Metropolitan steamer; fire marks (18th-century building signs marking them as insured for fire); uniforms; and other memorabilia.

Cost: Free
Open: Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30 and 1st Fri. of each month 10-9

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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 10/19/08
A must for fire memorabilia buffs, and worth a look-see even if you're not. Has several nice pieces of antique fire vehicles, as well as fire buckets and marks, uniforms, equipment, and more. It's also free.